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Limited Edition of 1250
Framed print measures 31" x 40"
Autographed by German Fighter Ace Col. Erich Hartmann
Plane Type: F-86 Sabre
Artist: Heinz Krebs
1961, the first fighter wing of the new German Federal Luftwaffe, led by the famous Ace of Aces Colonel Erich Hartmann, was named JG 71 Richthofen after another well-known German fighter ace, the Red Baron Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen.
Erich Hartmann returns from a mission in his JA-111. The nose of Hartmann's F-86 sports the black tulip, his personal emblem throughout World War II. This emblem is carried by all aircraft in his new fighter wing as a sign of loyalty to their boss.
Promoted to Staffelkapitan of 7./JG52 in July 1943, he was shot down and taken prisoner, but escaped four hours later. In September he took command of 9./JG52.He later led 4./JG52, then briefly I./JG53, and finally Gruppenkommandeur of I./JG52.
Erich Hartmann scored a total of 352 confirmed victories, making him the highest scoring fighter Ace ever. He was awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds.
Framed print measures 31" x 40"
Autographed by German Fighter Ace Col. Erich Hartmann
Plane Type: F-86 Sabre
Artist: Heinz Krebs
1961, the first fighter wing of the new German Federal Luftwaffe, led by the famous Ace of Aces Colonel Erich Hartmann, was named JG 71 Richthofen after another well-known German fighter ace, the Red Baron Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen.
Erich Hartmann returns from a mission in his JA-111. The nose of Hartmann's F-86 sports the black tulip, his personal emblem throughout World War II. This emblem is carried by all aircraft in his new fighter wing as a sign of loyalty to their boss.
Promoted to Staffelkapitan of 7./JG52 in July 1943, he was shot down and taken prisoner, but escaped four hours later. In September he took command of 9./JG52.He later led 4./JG52, then briefly I./JG53, and finally Gruppenkommandeur of I./JG52.
Erich Hartmann scored a total of 352 confirmed victories, making him the highest scoring fighter Ace ever. He was awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds.
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